Swinub
Ice/Ground-type, Generation 2. Evolves into Piloswine for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Tackle Rock Slide
Rock Slide costs 50 energy for 75 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Swinub takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 296
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 423 CP
Swinub moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder Snow STAB | Ice | 6 | 15 | 1.0s | 6 | 15 |
| Tackle Best | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Icy Wind STAB | Ice | 65 | 33 | 3.5s | 18.6 | 1.97 |
| Rock Slide Best | Rock | 75 | 50 | 2.5s | 30 | 1.50 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder Snow | Ice | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Icy Wind | Ice | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Tackle (10 DPS); Powder Snow builds energy fastest (15 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Swinub is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Swinub
How to get Swinub
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Swinub knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 15 | 640 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 15 | 693 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 394 | 434 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 490 | 539 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 394 | 434 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 298 | 328 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 394 | 434 |
Is Swinub good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Swinub has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (69 Defense / 137 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Swinub deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Snow weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 32 |
| Lv 3 | 55 |
| Lv 4 | 77 |
| Lv 5 | 99 |
| Lv 6 | 122 |
| Lv 7 | 144 |
| Lv 8 | 167 |
| Lv 9 | 189 |
| Lv 10 | 211 |
| Lv 11 | 232 |
| Lv 12 | 254 |
| Lv 13 | 275 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 296 |
| Lv 15 | 317 |
| Lv 16 | 338 |
| Lv 17 | 359 |
| Lv 18 | 381 |
| Lv 19 | 402 |
| Lv 20 | 423 |
| Lv 21 | 444 |
| Lv 22 | 465 |
| Lv 23 | 486 |
| Lv 24 | 508 |
| Lv 25 | 529 |
| Lv 26 | 550 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 571 |
| Lv 28 | 592 |
| Lv 29 | 614 |
| Lv 30 | 635 |
| Lv 31 | 645 |
| Lv 32 | 656 |
| Lv 33 | 666 |
| Lv 34 | 677 |
| Lv 35 | 688 |
| Lv 36 | 698 |
| Lv 37 | 709 |
| Lv 38 | 719 |
| Lv 39 | 730 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 741 |
| Lv 41 | 750 |
| Lv 42 | 759 |
| Lv 43 | 769 |
| Lv 44 | 779 |
| Lv 45 | 788 |
| Lv 46 | 798 |
| Lv 47 | 808 |
| Lv 48 | 817 |
| Lv 49 | 827 |
| Lv 50 | 837 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0220
- Height
- 0.41 m
- Weight
- 6.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0220_POKEMON_SWINUB
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Swinub in Pokemon GO?
Swinub's best moveset is Tackle (fast) with Rock Slide (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Swinub's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Swinub takes super effective damage from Fighting, Fire, Grass, Steel, Water-type moves. It resists Electric, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Swinub's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Swinub reaches 837 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 741 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Swinub?
A perfect 15/15/15 Swinub shows 423 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 529 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Swinub better than regular Swinub?
Shadow Swinub deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Swinub in Pokemon GO?
Swinub spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Swinub be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Swinub depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.